Junichi Inagaki Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Don’t move your lips.Inagaki Junichi36rank/position

Junichi Inagaki ‘Don’t Move Your Lips’

Lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto.

Music by Masayuki Kishi.

It’s a song about a love between two people nearing its end.

A farewell to the girlfriend he’s always been with.

It portrays a man who doesn’t know what to do in that moment, expressing his conflicted, contradictory feelings.

Karen in LoveInagaki Junichi37rank/position

Junichi Inagaki “Karen in Love”

This is a song beautifully sung by Junichi Inagaki, crafted by Eiichi Ohtaki.

Its striking lyrics and melody, which express the fragility and wistfulness of being in love, leave a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.

Included on the April 1990 album “Self Portrait,” this piece is also captivating for how it once again showcases Inagaki’s exceptional vocal prowess.

By embracing this work—which conveys the determination to look forward even while bearing the pain of heartbreak—your heart, too, may gradually begin to clear.

Beyond TimeInagaki Junichi38rank/position

Junichi Inagaki “Beyond Time”

Loved across generations as a timeless classic, this song captures the hearts of many.

Its warm melody and Junichi Inagaki’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully with lyrics that depict eternal love and bonds that transcend time.

Included on the album “Mind Note,” released in March 1987, and also used in a Nippon Life TV commercial, the piece conveys a resolve to stay by someone’s side even through difficult times.

Inagaki’s gentle voice further amplifies the deep emotions, making it a track that lets listeners feel the power of everlasting love.

Fade-out (in a wavering heart)Inagaki Junichi39rank/position

(In a wavering heart) Fade-out

Opening with images of a broken-heeled high heel and a parting scene, this piece is a number steeped in the ache of adult romance, portraying a wavering man’s heart caught between turmoil and forgiveness.

The lyrics weave delicate words to express complicated feelings toward a lover, and the gradual fade-out at the end beautifully echoes the title.

The samba-tinged rhythm is soothing, and together with its modern chord progression it creates an urban, mellow atmosphere.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, the track—featured on the February 1983 album “Shylights”—has maintained enduring popularity, later being selected for the best-of compilation “REVELATION.” It’s a quintessential early city-pop song by Inagaki, perfect for a drive or for contemplative, quietly reflective nights.

Distance of SorrowInagaki Junichi40rank/position

Kanashimino Distance

It’s a classic song that portrays a bittersweet winter romance.

The protagonist’s struggle to close the emotional distance with a faraway lover is deeply moving.

Released in March 2022, the piece was composed by longtime collaborator Tetsuji Hayashi.

It was also performed at Ms.

Inagaki’s 40th anniversary concert, becoming a much-talked-about favorite among fans.

Listen to it on a winter night spent alone or during a long-distance relationship, and its empathetic lyrics and gentle melody will surely wrap your heart in warmth.

Sorrowful Diamond RingInagaki Junichi41rank/position

Kanashiki Diamond Ring

Opening the 1984 album “Personally,” this track captivates with a sophisticated sound that evokes a city skyline at night.

In Masao Urino’s lyrics, a wedding ring—ordinarily a symbol of blessing—gradually transforms into a painful memory that conjures misalignment and loneliness.

Tetsuji Hayashi’s melody and arrangement masterfully build from the shaded nuances of the verse to the sense of release in the chorus, while the performances by virtuosos like Jun Aoyama and Chiharu Mikuzuki paint a distinctly urban scene.

The album reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly chart and the song was performed at the 1984 Budokan concert, securing its place as one of Junichi Inagaki’s signature repertoire pieces.

It’s grown-up city pop, perfect for a night drive or an autumn dusk.

terminal stationInagaki Junichi42rank/position

Junichi Inagaki “Terminal Station”

A heartwarming ballad woven from Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics and Toshiaki Matsumoto’s composition.

While depicting a love story at the moment of parting, it expresses the bittersweet feelings held in a man’s heart.

Included on the May 1992 album “SKETCH of HEART,” this song is known as one of Junichi Inagaki’s signature tracks.

It also gained popularity in China, achieving cross-border acclaim, with a cover released by superstar Leon Lai.

It’s recommended for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or reflect on a past love.

Junichi Inagaki’s emotionally rich voice is sure to resonate with your heart.